equally — to the same degree; in the same way
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: to the same degree; in the same way
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈiːkwəli/
Example Sentences
- The pizza was divided equally among the four hungry roommates.
- My cat loves me and my neighbor equally - which means not at all.
- Both job candidates are equally qualified for the position.
equally
ADVERB[/ˈiːkwəli/]
to the same degree; in the same way
a friendly baker carefully measures frosting portions with a large spoon onto two birthday cakes. The baker concentrates intensely to make sure each dollop of frosting is exactly the same size. After adding frosting to both cakes, each one has received precisely the same amount of decoration. Two children wait eagerly on opposite sides of the counter, watching the fair distribution. Both children smile with satisfaction seeing their cakes treated equally. both cakes being decorated to the same degree in the same way
The scales barely tip, but justice weighs equally and fairly!
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“The pizza was divided equally among the four hungry roommates.”
“My cat loves me and my neighbor equally - which means not at all.”
“Both job candidates are equally qualified for the position.”
“I'm equally bad at cooking and equally good at ordering takeout.”
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